# NTSB investigations, TX: Fire NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA125.md): Cessna A188B · Happy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N53377 · Destroyed > An in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DFW06LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA104.md): Cessna 210F · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N1966S · Destroyed > An in-flight electrical fire for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA038.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N302BY · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes. - [NTSB FTW04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA142.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cleveland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N2948S · Destroyed > The in-flight fire that resulted from an electrical arc in the main battery cable near the main power bus. The cause of the arcing event could not be determined. - [NTSB FTW04IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA104.md): Cessna 414 · Midland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2004 · N414FB · Minor damage > The in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA102.md): Cap 232 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N232DG · Destroyed > Failure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally. - [NTSB FTW00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA250.md): Cessna 188B · Farwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N21635 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA231.md): Cessna T210L · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N59287 · Substantial damage > the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N907DE · No damage > A passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA156.md): Bell 206-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · TGJET · Destroyed > The engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the tailboom. - [NTSB FTW97IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA222.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-12 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N438AT · Minor damage > the engine fire during descent resulting from a loose, leaking fuel transfer tube due to improper installation and alignment of the transfer tube's retaining clip. Contributing factors were the inadequate design of the clamp, the failure of the operator to… - [NTSB FTW95FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA184.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N7573W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment. - [NTSB FTW95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA089.md): Interstate S-1A · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N37239 · Destroyed > An inflight fire, the reason for which was undetermined. - [NTSB FTW95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N821AC · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions. - [NTSB FTW94IA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA099.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N253AT · Minor damage > The blocked numer 1 engine drain manifold. - [NTSB FTW93LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA266.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N80010 · Destroyed > The fuel leak which resulted from the mechanic's improper installation of the fuel line. A factor was the lead mechanic's inadequate post run up inspection. - [NTSB FTW92DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N7616V · Destroyed > An inflight fire due to a loose fuel fitting and fuel line due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB FTW92IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA009.md): British Aerospace BAE 3100 · Dfw Int'L Arpt, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N425AE · No damage > The partial disconnection of the electrical connector at the torque sensing unit. - [NTSB FTW91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · N6297D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the approved start procedures which resulted in an induction fire and the destruction of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA077.md): Gulfstream 680FLP · Lohn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N721F · Destroyed > Arson undertaken to conceal illegal activity. - [NTSB FTW89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA006.md): Mooney M20E · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed > The airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes… - [NTSB FTW88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA054.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1988 · N8250R · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff there was smoke in the cabin. The plt started a turn back toward the runway. When he turned off the electrical master switch the engine stopped producing power. Attempts to restart the engine were not successful. He impacted a heavy… - [NTSB FTW88IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA052.md): Dassault-Breguet DA-10 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1988 · N79PB · Minor damage > The flight experienced in-flight fire resulting from an electrical short in an auxiliary circuit breaker panel installed after aircraft manufacture. The short resulted from the use of a mounting bracket that chafed against the input wires. The flightcrew… - [NTSB FTW88FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA007.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N3903W · Destroyed > The acft developed a fire in the eng area during the initial climb after takeoff. When the eng lost power the plt attempted a lndg in a small park. The acft touched down just short of a drainage ditch and collided with the sloping embankment on the opposite… - [NTSB FTW87FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA197.md): Piper PA-32R · Mexia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N8159S · Substantial damage > The plt noticed smoke in the cockpit & started to make a precautionary lndg at Mexia, TX, which was nearby. However, drg the dscnt to lnd, the smoke dissipated, so he elected to cont to the destn. Drg the climb back to alt, smoke reappeared & was followed by… - [NTSB FTW87FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA116.md): Beech V35-B · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1987 · N1861W · Destroyed > While attempting to start the aircraft the starter solenoid wiring caught fire. The heat from the fire caused an overstressed brake line to fall, allowing brake fluid to drain onto the lip of the nose gear door. The fire then burned through the floor of the… - [NTSB FTW86FRG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG19.md): Soward Rutan Longeze · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1986 · N196MS · Destroyed > The acft crashed after hitting trees on short final following an inflight fire and an eng failure. The acft was on it's first flt following an eng overhaul and had been airborne about 2 minutes when ground and air observers noticed smoke trailing from the eng… - [NTSB FTW86IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA078.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Dallas/Ftw Apt, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 7, 1986 · N109AA · No damage > The crew stated that during an attempted start the no. 1 eng failed to gain ignition during the prescribed 25 sec limit and that they aborted the start. Shortly thereafter, grnd pers reported that the eng had developed a tail pipe fire. Following emerg… - [NTSB DCA86AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86AA012.md): Douglas DC-3 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · 7 fatal · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N711Y · Destroyed > At 1708:48, while cruising at 6000', a pilot of N711Y advised ATC, 'I think I'd like to turn around, head for texarkana here, I've got a little problem.' He was provided a vector & advised of closest airports. Shortly after, he stated he would be unable to… - [NTSB FTW86IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86IA020.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Dallas/Ft.Worth, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1985 · N714DA · No damage > No. 3 eng developed an exhaust stack fire during the second attempted start following taxi out. The 1st start was aborted when crew became aware of a 15 minute delay before takeoff. During the 2nd start, excess fuel torched in the combustors and the exhaust… - [NTSB FTW85FQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FQG02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7401R · Destroyed > The acft cockpit/cabin filled with smoke after takeoff. The plt & passg smelled an odor of electrical wiring burning and saw fire at the firewall near the rudder pedals. The acft was turned 180 degrees and landed on rwy 35. The 2 occupants immediately… - [NTSB FTW85LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA289.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1985 · N7620E · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed by fire after executing an emergency landing following an inflight fire and eng failure. Shortly after takeoff the plt smelled electrical insulation overheating and noticed a decrease in fuel pressure. Fire broke out on the left side of… - [NTSB FTW85LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA242.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N39854 · Substantial damage > Shortly after liftoff, the plt first smelled, then observed smoke coming into the cockpit from under the instrument panel. Shortly thereafter, the eng quit completely. The plt made a forced landing in an open area off the rwy. During the landing roll, the… - [NTSB FTW85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA156.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N2154P · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was a mult-engine flt check given by a designated examiner to the commercial plt. According to the examiner the right eng, which was still hot from the previous flt, would not start on the first attempt. After a successful start of the… - [NTSB FTW84LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA295.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N3571U · Destroyed > The plt stated that he was in a climb to cruise when he smelled smoke. He immediately turned back towards the arpt but the cabin filled with smoke so he elected to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. After landing the acft was totally destroyed by… - [NTSB FTW84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA038.md): Douglas DC-3-3C · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1983 · N44896 · Destroyed > The original flt was aborted due to a magneto problem. The defect was corrected, but due to the delayed takeoff, the plt elected to fly to mcallen, TX, for further repairs. During the takeoff roll, the aircrew noted sparks/flares on the left side of the… - [NTSB FTW83LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA293.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N7BL · Substantial damage > The acft collided with fences during a forced landing after an engine fuel fire. The left exhaust pipe failed and the misdirected heat burned through a fuel line. The fuel ignited filling the cockpit with smoke. The engine quit due to fuel starvation and the… - [NTSB FTW83LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA264.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N8533L · Destroyed > The acft was destroyed by fire during an emergency landing. Shortly after depature the acft cockpit filled with heavy smoke. The plt attempted to return to the arpt but could not because of the heavy smoke in the cockpit. Efforts to eliminate it were… - [NTSB FTW83FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA100.md): Robinson R22 · Zapata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1983 · N9021J · Destroyed > The helicopter was landed in an area of dry grass, 18 to 28 inches tall. The plt stated that within 30 sec after a normal approach & touchdown, the passenger noticed a fire as he was exiting the acft. The pilot then rolled the throttle on in an attempt to… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 171) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=171&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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